Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe led the offense in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville, registering a goal and an assist. He collected a helper in the first period when Anze Kopitar opened the scoring and lit the lamp himself late in the game with the Predators net empty. Kempe logged his third multi-point outing in five games. He has managed five such efforts across the entire campaign, amassing 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 13 outings. However, Kempe has landed on the score sheet in back-to-back games just once in 2024-25, so he's not been very consistent with his work.
Adrian Kempe Keeps Postseason Scoring Streak Going
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe had a team-high two points in Monday's playoff opener against the Oilers, logging a goal and an assist in a 7-4 defeat. He bagged the team's second goal late in the second period and assisted Pierre-Luc Dubois on the Kings' third with three minutes left in regulation. Kempe now boasts a seven-game postseason scoring streak. He totaled five goals and three assists in six meetings with Edmonton in last year's opening round. Kempe also had six points (two goals, four assists) in seven games against Edmonton in the playoffs two seasons ago, so this is a matchup that suits him very well.
Adrian Kempe Continues Hot Stretch Against Canucks
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe maintained top form in Saturday's 6-3 win over Vancouver, posting two goals and an assist. He had a pair of early power-play points and completed the scoring with a short-handed tally. Kempe is riding a five-game point streak, and this marks his fifth multi-point outing in 10 games. He's reached the 70-point plateau for the first time in his career, with 27 goals and 44 assists through 72 games. The Kings have a very favorable schedule to finish off the campaign, so Kempe should get a further boost to his points total across the final few games.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Dallas. He could be back in action after missing five games with an upper-body issue. Kings head coach Jim Hiller has mentioned Kempe as "definitely a possibility" for the game. Getting him back would be a massive boost for the Kings, as Kempe has been enjoying a superb campaign. He's among the team's leading scorers, with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists) produced across 57 outings. Kempe's return will likely spell the end of Alex Turcotte's stint on the first line.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (upper body) is considered week-to-week, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. He is expected to return sometime in March. Kempe missed a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Vancouver. The Swedish forward is among the team's top scorers with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists) in 57 games. Following Kempe's injury, Anze Kopitar has been paired with Quinton Byfield and Alex Turcotte on the top line. Both Kopitar and Byfield had two-point outings on Thursday. Turcotte has seen very limited action during the season and sits on just three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 outings, and he might not stick on the line for too long if he doesn't get going.
Adrian Kempe Sent Back To L.A. For Injury Evaluation
The Los Angeles Kings have sent winger Adrian Kempe (arm) back to Los Angeles to have an injury evaluated. The veteran forward sustained the injury late in the third period of a loss to the Oilers on Monday and was holding his arm while leaving the ice following a trip by Oilers defenseman Cody Ceci. He didn't play in a Tuesday loss to the Flames while the Kings wrap up their road trip Thursday in Vancouver. "He's gone home just to be evaluated further. We can't tell you any more than that. We'll let you know when we know," Kings coach Jim Hiller said on Tuesday. It's been a productive season for the 27-year-old, who has tallied 19 goals and 51 points across 57 games. He has added 184 shots, 81 hits, and 50 penalty minutes and is delivering across the board for fantasy managers.
Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe remained productive this preseason with his fourth goal of exhibition play as part of Tuesday night's 4-1 victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. Kempe also recorded three shots on goal to give him a hefty 14 shots across three preseason contests. The marker came midway through the first period and was of the power-play variety, his second man-advantage goal this preseason. The speedy winger is coming off a career year that saw him notch a career-best 41 goals and 67 points while skating in all 82 regular-season contests. He also added 250 shots on goal, 119 hits, 55 penalty minutes, and a plus-22 rating. He is a nice fantasy asset that brings contributions across the board.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe contributed a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss in Game 5 against Edmonton. Both of his points came in the first period as Kempe reached four goals and seven points for the playoffs. He started the postseason with a two-goal effort in Game 1 and has remained productive throughout the series, collecting at least a point in all of the games so far. Kempe's work includes 24 shots on goal and 19 hits in these playoffs.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe carried his hot goal-scoring form into the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring twice in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Oilers. Edmonton jumped into a 2-0 lead in the game and was also up 3-1, but Kempe's two goals helped the Kings to mount a memorable comeback. The Swedish forward recorded his 11th multi-goal outing since the start of the regular season which trails only Connor McDavid (14) over that span. Combined with the regular season, Kempe now boasts 43 goals in 83 games for the campaign.
Adrian Kempe Posts A Hat Trick, Four Points Against Anaheim
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe finished off the 2022-23 regular season in style, scoring his second hat trick of the season and adding an assist in a 5-3 win over the Ducks Thursday night. He became the first Kings player since Alex Frolov in 2005-06 with multiple hat tricks in a season. The monster effort in front of the net also made Kempe the first Kings player since Luc Robitaille in 1993-94 with a 40-goal season. Kempe had a career-high 41 goals in total and finished with 67 points, which is also a new record for him. Having totaled 76 markers since the start of last season, Kempe has become one of the most consistent goal-scorers in the league, and the Kings will desperately need him to also produce the good in the playoffs against a high-scoring Edmonton team.
Adrian Kempe Records Three Points Despite Kings Loss
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe collected two goals and added an assist losing to the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 Saturday. Kempe also carried a plus-2 rating and produced an incredible nine shots on goal. The Swedish-born winger has logged two goals and three assists in the last three Kings contests. He's had a tremendous regular season with 38 goals, 25 helpers, and 238 shots on goal in 80 games.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe recorded three points as the team's offense exploded in an 8-2 victory over Calgary Monday night. Kempe took care of two of the goals and had one power-play assist. There were only four skaters without a point on the Kings team. The Swedish forward set a new career high by reaching 55 points on Monday, and he should remain highly motivated for the rest of the games as well, with Kempe also having a chance to set his new goal-scoring record. After lighting the lamp 35 times last season, Kempe has so far managed 34 goals in 71 games.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe had a spectacular game against the Penguins on Saturday, scoring four straight goals in a 6-0 win. He had a natural hat trick in the second period and added one goal in the third. Two of Kempe's markers came on the power play. The Swedish forward became the seventh player in the past 30 years to score four consecutive goals in a game. It's a very impressive feat, and Kempe has been putting in work throughout the campaign, logging 26 goals and 40 points in 54 games with 158 shots on net and 75 hits.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe scored two goals in a close 5-4 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday. During the game, he also registered three shots on goal and one blocked shot. This solid effort increased Kempe's season statistics to 22 goals and 14 assists in 53 contests, making him a valuable contributor to the team and fantasy play. He has three goals and a helper in the last two Los Angeles games.
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe came up with two massive goals Thursday versus Boston, helping the team erase a two-goal deficit in the third period in an eventual 3-2 shootout win. Kempe started the comeback 8:29 into the period and tied the game on the power play with just a little over two minutes left in regulation. It's only the second home loss the Bruins have suffered this season. Kempe has felt very comfortable in front of the net lately, scoring four goals in four games. He's the team's second-best goal-scorer with 12 markers and has added eight assists in 33 games. Kempe always brings physicality to the game as well, boasting 44 hits for the campaign, so he's really nice all-around fantasy asset.
Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe had the best postseason outing of his career in Tuesday's Game 5 against Edmonton, helping the team to a 5-4 overtime victory with two goals and an assist. He scored his first career playoff goal in the middle of the first period, collected a power-play helper on a Philip Danault goal in the second frame, and delivered the game-winning goal with just 1:12 played in overtime. Kempe also had a game-high nine shots on goal in the contest with one hit in 21:29 of action. This was a massive performance from the Swedish winger, as he more than doubled his points tally for the playoffs. He's now on five points, which ties him with Danault and Trevor Moore for the team lead.
Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe reached 30 goals in a season for the first time when he struck twice against the Flames in Monday's 3-2 loss. Anze Kopitar grabbed assists on both plays and now boasts the most 60-point campaigns in franchise history with 13. Kempe and Kopitar have formed quite a duo, and as a result, the Swedish winger has put together a big breakthrough season with 47 points in 69 games. He had just 55 goals in 312 career games before 2021-22, so his improvement in front of goal has been the most impressive. Kempe also likes the physical part of the game and has registered 93 hits for the year.
Los Angeles Kings left-winger Adrian Kempe scored another goal on Tuesday versus the Vegas Golden Knights. Kempe struck midway through the first period during the Vegas flurry of three goals in 76 seconds. The winger also had three shots on goal with four hits on Tuesday night in 18:32 of ice time. Kempe then picked up a secondary assist early in the third period on an Alex Iafallo goal which cut the Kings' deficit to three goals. Kempe now has 13 goals and six assists in 31 games played for the forward. He is well on his way to his first 20 goal and 40 point season of his career.
Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe registered the game-winning goal in Thursday's 4-0 victory over Dallas, lighting the lamp for the 11th time this season with 50 seconds played in the second period. Kempe leads the team in goals this season, and he's tied for second in overall scoring with 16 points in 25 games. The 25-year-old also likes a hit here and there, so he can be useful for fantasy managers in multiple ways. Kempe enters the next matchup against Minnesota having notched four goals in five games.
Los Angeles Kings right-winger Adrian Kempe had already scored one goal on Sunday night when he was boarded by Connor McDavid. It was a one-goal game late in the third period. On the ensuing five minute man advantage, Kempe converted quickly to extend the Kings' lead to two goals. His goal at 14:38 of the third was Kempe's second of the game and ended the competitiveness of the tilt. The forward also had four shots on goal and four scoring chances. The Los Angeles winger now has ten goals on the season. His career-high is 16 which will easily go by the wayside. Kempe is quite the fantasy threat to potentially score 30 times if healthy.
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